Ground turning radius very poor

[avgaskoolaid]

It's very difficult to turn this aircraft on the ground. While I see the nose wheel turning at what seems to be normal/full extension, it seem like it only has 5-10 degrees of effect. Some aircraft simulate the nosewheel 'skidding' if you over-turn, but I tried easing into the turn at a slow speed to no avail. 

[Modifly]

This appears to be the correct behavior.  From the How To - Taxi Management post:

"Nosewheel steering is controlled by the rudder pedals, which in turn can deflect the nosewheel up to 15 degrees left or right by deflection of a bungee spring and cables. The nosewheel can further deflect up to 50 degrees by using differential braking.

This is very different from airliners which have nosewheel steering up to 70 or more degrees.

The pilot of the F406 will have to consider the following:

• The bungee spring assembly can only turn the nosewheel if the aircraft is moving and the rate at which it rotates depends on the speed. The slower the speed the longer it will take for the nosewheel to reach the commanded deflection.
• Start your turn early and use braking and/or differential braking if necessary.
• Differential power will also assist in turning, especially to achieve the smallest radius of turn."

So you just have to be aware that you only have 15 degrees of nosewheel steering and the rest has to come from braking and thrust.